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Founding of Rome – Fact-Matching Game

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Embark on a journey to ancient Rome with our new game, connecting players to the founding of Rome in 753 BC.

  • Explore historical events surrounding the legendary founding of Rome
  • Uncover key figures and their roles in shaping the city’s destiny
  • Unravel mysteries and myths that have been passed down through generations

Game Details: a fact-finding game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Romulus and Remus, twin brothers, are said to be the founders of Rome
  • The legend states that they were abandoned as infants and were raised by a she-wolf
  • Romulus killed Remus during a dispute over where to build the city, making him the sole founder
  • The date traditionally given for the founding of Rome is April 21, 753 BC
  • Rome was initially a small village built on seven hills along the Tiber River
  • The seven hills of Rome are Palatine, Aventine, Capitoline, Esquiline, Caelian, Viminal, and Quirinal
  • Romulus became the first king of Rome and ruled for 37 years
  • The Roman Republic was established in 509 BC, marking the end of the monarchy
  • The Roman Empire, which began in 27 BC, lasted for over 500 years
  • The Roman Forum was the center of political, religious, and economic life in ancient Rome
  • The Colosseum, a massive amphitheater, was completed in 80 AD and could hold up to 50,000 spectators
  • Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC, leading to the rise of Augustus Caesar as the first Roman Emperor
  • Rome reached its peak population of around one million people during the 2nd century AD
  • The Roman calendar, which consisted of 10 months, was later replaced by the Julian calendar
  • Rome was known for its extensive road network, which allowed for efficient travel and communication
  • The Romans were skilled engineers and built impressive aqueducts to supply water to the city
  • The Pantheon, a temple dedicated to all the gods, was built in Rome around 126 AD
  • Christianity began to spread in Rome during the 1st century AD and eventually became the official religion
  • The fall of the Western Roman Empire occurred in 476 AD due to various factors, including invasions and internal conflicts
  • Today, the city of Rome is the capital of Italy and continues to be a major cultural and historical center.

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